Psalm 126

New International Version

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A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. 

2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ 

3 The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. 

4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev. 

5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 

6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. 

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Psalm 126

King James Version

1 A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. 

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. 

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. 

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him . 

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